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Clinical teachers' approaches to nursing
1La Trobe, Cabrini-Deakin Centre for Nursing Research, Cabrini Institute, Melbourne, Vic., Australia. Helen.forbes@deakin.edu.au
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|May 27, 2010
Summary
Clinical teachers approach nursing either with a patient-focus or a nurse-focus. Understanding these approaches aids in preparing and supporting clinical nursing educators.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education Research
- Clinical Pedagogy
Background:
- Limited understanding of clinical teachers' approaches to nursing.
- Potential link between teaching approaches and clinical nursing education focus.
- Importance of understanding variations in clinical teacher perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate clinical teachers' experiences and approaches to nursing.
- Identify variations in how clinical teachers approach nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenography was employed as the research methodology.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 practicing nurses serving as clinical teachers in Australian universities.
- Data analysis utilized a phenomenographic approach.
Main Results:
- Identified key variations in clinical teacher approaches to nursing.
- Clinical teachers predominantly adopt either a patient-focused or a nurse-focused approach.
- Findings contribute to the preparation and support of clinical nursing educators.
Conclusions:
- Understanding diverse approaches to nursing offers a framework for enhancing clinical teachers' self-awareness.
- Recognizing complex nursing approaches is crucial for effective multidisciplinary care.
- This knowledge supports the professional development of clinical nursing educators.
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